Zebra patterning

This article is about the zebra pattern as used in videography. For other types and uses of zebra stripes and patterns, see Zebra stripe (disambiguation).
Picture of Mendelssohn statue with zebra patterning

Zebra patterning (or zebra stripes) is a feature found on some prosumer and most professional video cameras to aid in correct exposure. When enabled, areas of the image over a certain threshold are filled with a striped or cross-hatch pattern to dramatically highlight areas where too much light is falling on the image sensor. Often, a threshold level can be set, e.g. 70%, 80%, 90%, or 100% (with 100% meaning pure white, or over-exposed, AKA 100 IRE). A lower threshold like 70-80% can help correctly expose many skin tones, while higher numbers help ensure correct overall scene exposure.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

References

  1. ↑ "Zebra Stripes". MediaCollege.com. Wavelength Media. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
  2. ↑ Using Zebras for correct exposure. Tube Shooter. UK. August 3, 2013. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
  3. ↑ Ward, Peter (2013). "Basic Betacam Camerawork". Taylor & Francis. p. 76-77. ISBN 9781136049545. Retrieved May 25, 2016 – via Google Books.
  4. ↑ Friedman, Gary L. (2014). The Complete Guide to Sony's A6000 Camera (B&W edition). Lulu.com. p. 30-31. ISBN 9781312318793. Retrieved May 25, 2016 – via Google Books.
  5. ↑ Ortega, Vicente Rodríguez; Delgado, Francisco Utray. "Fundamentals of shooting with digital video cameras" (PDF). Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. p. 3.
  6. ↑ Burley, Shane (October 23, 2009). Callow, Rhonda, ed. "What are Zebra Stripes in Digital Video?". Bright Hub. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
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